| December 11, 2009Among the items that have made the news this week are these:
Gov.-elect Chris Christie's staff gave the outgoing Corzine administration the green light to borrow $1.2 billion for transportation projects, far more in bonds than the state has been planning to issue at this time, though the governor-elect says the [...]Gov.-elect Chris Christie's support for charter schools and pledge to focus on urban education reform is likely to be one of many interesting story lines in the next year -- and groups with a vested interest in the issue are getting an early start on the debate this week.
The national [...]
He’s not even IN office yet, Conservatives with Attitudians! and the new Gov. is already starting to act like the old Gov.
Take this little snippet BEFORE the election from Chris Christie:
Prior to the election, Christie called borrowing money to replenish the Transportation Trust Fund “unconscionable” saying [...]
| December 9, 2009Gov.-elect Chris Christie, in the first of his promised regular visits to New Jersey 101.5 FM radio for a monthly call-in show, said payroll taxes supporting the unemployment fund might more than double next summer. Other highlights, quotes and context (plus video below):
"Folks know that this is our last chance." [...]
Chris Christie
Gov.-elect Chris Christie says not only can we reduce spending, we have to. And if the Legislature can't go along, he will use his veto. He says they won't have enough votes to override.
Appearing on 101.5 FM's "Ask the Governor" (Governor-elect edition) Christie says [...]
Our own version of Arlen Specter, Bill Baroni, has done it to us again. He is only a Republican because that is how he will get elected in his District. His voting record continues to prove that, his statements and comments on issues continue [...]
Chris Christie
After a long absence, Ask The Governor returns tonight at 7 p.m. on 101.5 FM radio. Eric Scott will question Gov.-elect Chris Christie and listeners are invited to check in via phone. Gov. Corzine chose not to do the monthly call-in program and became the [...]
The incoming Assembly majority leader, Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, D-Union, has proposed a bill (A4339) that would require vacancies in the U.S. Senate be filled only by special election.
Currently, a governor can appoint a temporary replacement senator. A proposed bill from Assemblyman John McKeon, D-Essex, that would require that replacement to [...]
Gov.-elect Chris Christie's transition office is being assisted by a number of volunteers who have agreed to study the state government's various departments and recommend what Christie should do with each area after taking office.
In addition there is a "transition counsel" providing legal help in [...]
